A.....No one is ever a match for all clients.
You might be a perfect match for one and all wrong for the
next. If we accept you for the roster, we believe you have
potential.

Q.....Do you offer modeling classes?

A.....No. Nor do you likely need them.
Such classes are a scam to take your money. We can prep
you for our work in no time.

Q.....Will I need professional pictures?

A.....Yes. We can arrange
a photo shoot for you in our studio. Avoid the scams that
want to schedule you for $1200+ photo shoots with their
"preferred" photographer. There's no justification
for it costing that much and the results are often entirely
wrong for the Indianapolis market.

Q.....Will I need printed
composite cards?

A.....No, printed cards are
almost never used in our industry anymore (haven't been
for 10+ years.) There can still be a legitimate need for
them in a market like New York but they are unnecessary
in Indiana. Be leery of anyone who wants you to pay for
printed cards.

Q.....How often will I work?

A.....It mostly depends on your availability.
It also depends on your ability.

A.....Adults on our roster might work several
times a month.

A.....Work for kids & teens is more
limited and sporadic.

Q.....How long has IndyModels
been in business?

A.....We began in March of
1994 and have been owned & operated by the same team
ever since. There is no other current agency leadership
in Indiana that can match our years in the business or our
interaction with the best marketing/ad agencies, advertisers,
tv/film show producers, etc.

Q.....Do I have to sign an agency contract?

A.....No. agency contracts,
that limit you to working only for them, are not valid in
Indiana. Avoid scams that try to force you to be "exclusive."
In Indiana, you can always work for anyone you choose.

Q.....Your website has a bunch
of pictures of talent working at jobs. Why don't the other
agencies have such on their websites?

A.....We get that question
a lot. We actually have work for our roster and it makes
sense for us to show them doing it!

Q.....What is this going to cost me?

A.....Aside from the potential
cost of photography, nothing. Avoid the scams that want
you to pay a huge sum of money. There's no justification
for it in any market but certainly not in one the size of
Indianapolis.

Q.....Do you take everyone who applies?

A.....No. We're not a "cattle call"
agency. We're picky.

A.....We interview everyone upfront and
constantly evaluate them.

Q.....I hate people but I love money. Should
I apply?

A.....Definitely not. We're in a "people"
business. Interaction skills are vital to a model in any
market, New York or Indianapolis.

Q.....I'm 5'2", 180#, and lost a leg
in the war. Should I apply?

A.....For Veteran's benefits, yes. To IndyModels,
no.

Q.....I'm only interested in print work.
Should I apply anyway?

A.....You can, but Indy is a limited opportunity
market. We need well-rounded, complete candidates. Only
being available for print work will impact your bookings.

A.....However, for those under age 16,
print (and rare event or fashion work) is all we offer.

Q.....If I'm accepted, how long does it
take to get on the site?

A.....About a week after we have your images.
See the Join Us page for more info.

Q.....I've seen other agencies listed on
the Internet. How are you different?

A.....We operate as a real agency and have
been since 1994. It costs nothing to join our roster. We
have paying work for our roster models. We occasionally
have travel jobs for our roster models in other cities but
most of our work is right here in Indy.

Q.....But what about the agencies
that say they're going to send me to Paris and/or put me
in front of international "talent agents?"

A.....It's all a complete scam. The whole
fantasy is made up and is not how the industry works. They
literally have nothing to offer you except an empty bank
account. There's a popular saying in the modeling industry:
"All Modeling is Local." It couldn't be more true.

Q.....Is there anything else I can do to
avoid being scammed?

A.....Yes. Make any "agency"
show you recent work they've put their models in right here
in Indianapolis. If they tell you they can make you famous
in another city, leave immediately. Most "agencies"
survive by scamming you out of a huge sum of money (as much
as $2000) right at the start (and they are done with you
after that.) If they operate in many cities (scan the Internet
to see), they are likely a well-tuned scam. All modeling
is local.